Utility rates in Blue Earth vs. US average
Typical monthly utility bills in Blue Earth
Figures from U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, reflecting households that pay utilities separately from rent. In dense urban areas where heat or hot water is often included in rent, these numbers represent the subset of residents who pay directly.
How Blue Earth heats its homes
56% natural gas · 15% electricity · 29% other fuels
Electric rates in Blue Earth
Residential rates range from 11.2¢ to 15.2¢ per kWh.
Providers include BENCO Electric Cooperative, Federated Rural Electric Assn, Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative, Heartland Power Coop, Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric.
This is 20% below the national average of 16.5¢/kWh.
Internet providers in Blue Earth
Blue Earth has strong broadband coverage.
Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.
Electric 6 providers
Water 12 providers
Sewer 1 provider
Internet 6 providers
ZIP codes in Blue Earth, MN
Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Local electric rates are based on 2023 NREL Utility Rate Database data; state and US averages are from EIA Form 861 (2024). Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.